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LEE OSBORNE
“As a native of Scott County, Virginia, I was raised to appreciate the outdoors and I take pride in the fact that you can classify me as a 'southwest Virginian'. I often respond to people’s questions and comments about our native people and area simply by saying: “I was born rich.” I feel that our southern, confident, can-do attitude is one of the primary elements that characterizes our rugged mountain heritage.
As some of the first settlers west of the Blue Ridge, my forefathers, Steven and James Osborne, came to settle in Russell and Scott counties as Long Hunters. They defied political and hostile elements to carve their homes from the wilderness and raise their families. They prospered and survived by believing in God’s will and that every day’s work must be completed. They accepted that your family’s well-being was your everyday responsibility. Life’s daily challenge to do right was the basic rule that paved the way for prosperity. This early belief system forms the basic philosophy for the many successful generations that followed, and subsequently defines southwest Virginia.
As a part of my early education, many hours were spent working outdoors on the farm with my family. When I wasn’t working, in school, or in church, I was hunting in the mountains and fishing the Clinch and its tributaries. Enrolling at Berea College in 1971 as an industrial technology student, I was fortunate to work with some of the best mountain craftsmen in the world. I also had the pleasure of taking several classes in design, and completing my student labor under Dr. Rudy Osolnik. At Berea College, with wood crafting as my job, I was responsible for detailing and pattern making, to complete orders on early period antique reproductions.This early training has served me throughout my professional career, starting in 1975, as Project Engineer, Preparation Plant Superintendent, and presently, owner of a small business. My past work and education has formed the benchmark of continuous effort to improve and utilize the unique assets gained throughout my life’s journey.”
Lee Osborne’s company, Perfect Ten Metalcraft, specializes in designs which combine function with the fine lines of nature. P10 craftsmen employ the latest technology to custom produce iron and stone furniture designs of unique beauty. "Our tables are not only artfully crafted, but are made to withstand the most harsh outdoor conditions and temperatures."
"We hope our weathervanes, decorative plates, and furniture not only add a decorative asset to your home and/or business, but also reflect the rugged individualism of which we are proud. Others in southwest Virginia, like me, have faced many challenges. Due to these challenges, we strive to do the best job we can possibly do. In performing to the best of our ability, we define our life, giving true meaning to the term “being rich.”
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©2007 APPALACHIAN ARTS CENTER OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
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